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Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd
14/06/2004
09:49
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Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................1
Installation...........................................................................................2
In Use.................................................................................................3
Front Panel Switches......................................................................4-5
Front Panel Display............................................................................6
Use of the Tuner..............................................................................7-8
Back Panel.........................................................................................9
Aerial Information.............................................................................10
The optional Remote Control...........................................................11
Additional Functions........................................................................12
Tuning..............................................................................................13
Programming the Pre-sets...............................................................14
Using the Pre-sets...........................................................................15
Use of the Radio in North America..................................................16
Troubleshooting................................................................................17
Reception Problems.........................................................................18
Specifications...................................................................................19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:49 Page 1 Contents Introduction..................1 Installation...................2 In Use....................3 Front Panel Switches..............4-5 Front Panel Display................6 Use of the Tuner................7-8 Back Panel..................9 Aerial Information................10 The optional Remote Control............11 Additional Functions................12 Tuning....................13 Programming the Pre-sets...............14 Using the Pre-sets................15 Use of the Radio in North America..........16 Troubleshooting................17 Reception Problems.................18... -
Page 2: Radio Mk3 Manual V3-3.Qxd 14/06/2004 09:49
09:49 Page 2 Introduction Your Rega Radio 3 has been designed as a high quality source, able to reproduce a broadcast easily and effectively at a competitive price. The Radio 3 has been built to Rega's usual discriminating standards of reliability and quality to ensure many years of musical enjoyment with improved AM function. -
Page 3: Installation
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:49 Page 3 Installation The Radio 3 will work well on most surfaces, such as a shelf or table, provided there is sufficient air around it to prevent overheating. For maximum performance place unit as far away as possible from fridges, cookers, fluorescent lights etc. -
Page 4: In Use
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:49 Page 4 In Use MEMORY 888888 88 STEREO FM/AM kHz - MHz Pr og Am/Fm Aut o MEMORY 888888 88 Preset STEREO kHz - MHz FM/AM St . / M ono M an Radio 1) Preset a) Memory indicator 2) Auto... -
Page 5: Front Panel Switches
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:49 Page 5 Front Panel Switches 1) Pre-set - Selects Pre-set station mode. The switch will light to indicate the Pre-set mode is activated. 2) Auto - Selects Auto tune mode, this will enable automatic scan through the band searching for strong stations available in your area. - Page 6 Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:49 Page 6 8) Mono - Places the tuner into Mono mode, the switch will light to indicate the Mono mode is activated. This will cause the STEREO logo on the display to go out if you are receiving a stereo signal. This can improve the audibility of certain programmes by reducing mush and background noise.
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Page 7: Front Panel Display
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 7 Front Panel Display The display will indicate the following data. a) Memory - This shows the tuner is in the pre-set station or Memory Pre-set programming mode. b) MW & AM - This shows the tuner is in AM mode. c) FM - This shows the tuner is in FM mode. -
Page 8: Use Of The Tuner
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 8 Use of the Tuner Manual Tune Select the required waveband, either AM/FM, then press the manual button. The button will then light up, if you then press the UP or DOWN buttons you will step through the frequency band selected. The MHz or kHz logo lighting indicates a tuned station. - Page 9 Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 9 Note: The pre-set programming will not be lost if the unit is turned off but you will need to re-select the preset number when turned back on. Pre-set Stations Firstly decide which band you require, either FM or AM/MW, then press the pre-set button.
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Page 10: Back Panel
3) AM aerial socket 4) Left channel coaxial input (white) 5) Right channel coaxial input (red) 6) IEC Power input Lef t Channel EARTH AM Right Channel Power I n Rega Res ea rc h Li m ite d, Englan d... -
Page 11: Aerial Information
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 11 Aerial Information The Radio 3 needs to be connected to an aerial to work. The FM aerial socket (No.1 on 'Back Panel' page 9) is designed to accept a 75Ω coaxial cable. If a 300Ω twin lead wire is used to connect an aerial, use a 300-75Ω... -
Page 12: The Optional Remote Control
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 12 The optional Remote Control Preset Next Auto Tune Up AM/FM Toggle Manual Tune Up AM/FM Preset Preset Last Auto Tune Down Manual Tune Down Tuner Input Selector Tuner AM/FM - toggles between the AM and FM bands of the Radio. Pre-set - Use these two buttons to select a desired pre-set stored in the Radio memory. -
Page 13: Additional Functions
However, the Radio 3 has to be in auto or manual mode for the remote control to work. If you are also using a complete Rega setup (remote controllable), the solar allows you to adjust the volume and input selection as well... -
Page 14: Tuning
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 14 Tuning Select the Man(ual) or Auto(matic) button. Manual Automatic Using up or down buttons, Using up or down buttons, select desired frequency directly press once to activate auto in steps of 25kHz. A strong signal tune. -
Page 15: Programming The Pre-Sets
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 15 Programming the Pre-sets Select desired station or frequency. Press Prog(ram) button. Select pre-set location using or Down buttons. Press Prog(ram) button again to store station or frequency into memory. Finished? -
Page 16: Using The Pre-Sets
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 16 Using the Pre-sets Select Pre(-set) button. Use Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset. Press Pre(-set) button again to enter the selected station. -
Page 17: Use Of The Radio In North America
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:50 Page 17 Use of the Radio in North America In North America and Canada AM/MW the broadcast frequency steps are in 10KHz increments instead of 9KHz as found in Europe. To change from 9KHz to 10KHz, follow this procedure. Connect mains lead Remove mains lead from the and switch tuner on. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Are the phono Rotate the plugs or plugs and connecting replace the leads cables intact? Has the fuse in the Replace the fuse plug blown? Check by plugging Is the mains socket live? in another appliance Contact your Rega dealer... -
Page 19: Reception Problems
Fluorescent lights, Interference on electric motors or AM/FM reception? appliances in the vicinity? (Buzzing or whistles) Move them (if possible) Loud humming or Check plugs are buzzing on one or both fully inserted channels? Contact your Rega dealer... -
Page 20: Specifications
Radio Mk3 Manual v3-3.qxd 14/06/2004 09:51 Page 20 Specifications FM section Input Sensitivity. Limiting..........................2.8uV 30 dB Quieting..........................4uV THD Mono........................1KHz 0.08% 6KHz 0.3% THD Stereo........................1KHz 0.1% 6KHz 0.25% Signal to Noise Ratio Bandwidth................30Hz to 15KHz Mono 81dB Stereo 74dB Frequency Response................30Hz to 15KHz +/-0.5dB Stereo Separation 1K 53dB 6K 50dB...
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